How does Denmark rank for territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions?

Denmark ranks 80th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.

Is territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions rising or falling in Denmark?

Over the last ten years it is down 24.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Denmark data come from?

The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Denmark

Name: Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Denmark
Creator: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Denmark: Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions was 28.37 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

28.37 million tonnes

Change on year

down 1.6%

World rank

80th

of 215 countries

All-time high

74.90 million tonnes

in 1996

All-time low

135,568 tonnes

in 1843

Years of data

182

1843–2024

Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Denmark, 1843–2024

Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

The most recent figure for territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Denmark is 28.37 million tonnes, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 1.6% on the previous year and down 24.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Denmark peaked at 74.90 million tonnes in 1996 and was at its lowest, 135,568 tonnes, in 1843.

Denmark ranks 80th of 215 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1840s	211,989 tonnes	135,568 tonnes	311,440 tonnes	7
1850s	468,626 tonnes	311,440 tonnes	663,184 tonnes	10
1860s	830,629 tonnes	542,272 tonnes	1.08 million tonnes	10
1870s	1.35 million tonnes	1.14 million tonnes	1.63 million tonnes	10
1880s	2.40 million tonnes	1.86 million tonnes	2.99 million tonnes	10
1890s	3.80 million tonnes	2.87 million tonnes	5.25 million tonnes	10
1900s	6.15 million tonnes	5.15 million tonnes	8.01 million tonnes	10
1910s	8.88 million tonnes	7.35 million tonnes	10.45 million tonnes	10
1920s	10.87 million tonnes	6.79 million tonnes	15.13 million tonnes	10
1930s	14.78 million tonnes	13.37 million tonnes	16.30 million tonnes	10
1940s	17.67 million tonnes	14.04 million tonnes	21.45 million tonnes	10
1950s	24.68 million tonnes	21.93 million tonnes	27.08 million tonnes	10
1960s	43.83 million tonnes	29.76 million tonnes	59.35 million tonnes	10
1970s	59.43 million tonnes	55.01 million tonnes	62.91 million tonnes	10
1980s	54.72 million tonnes	48.69 million tonnes	60.29 million tonnes	10
1990s	62.30 million tonnes	53.48 million tonnes	74.90 million tonnes	10
2000s	54.74 million tonnes	48.85 million tonnes	60.65 million tonnes	10
2010s	38.49 million tonnes	30.95 million tonnes	49.19 million tonnes	10
2020s	28.84 million tonnes	28.30 million tonnes	29.60 million tonnes	5

Countries ranked near Denmark

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More climate change data for Denmark

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.1% (2100)
Population growth 0.5% (2025)
Population, total 6.01 million (2025)
Urban population growth 0.7% (2025)
Urban population 5.34 million (2025)
Urban population 88.8% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 4.75 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 4.20 billion tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 4.75 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 4.75 tonnes per person (2024)

All data for Denmark →

Frequently asked questions

What is territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Denmark?: Territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Denmark was 28.37 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions recorded in Denmark?: The highest recorded value was 74.90 million tonnes in 1996.
What is the lowest territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions recorded in Denmark?: The lowest recorded value was 135,568 tonnes in 1843.
How does Denmark rank for territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions?: Denmark ranks 80th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions rising or falling in Denmark?: Over the last ten years it is down 24.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Denmark data come from?: The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions
Unit: tonnes
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 216 places, 23,583 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Annual total emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂), excluding land-use change, measured in tonnes.